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Suraj Nandrekar The recent mass class boycotts in two schools in Calangute have raised serious concerns about the implications of such actions on students’ education. As protests entered their third day, attendance dwindled significantly, with only a handful of students present for classes. The issue at the heart of this unrest is the decision to start the academic year on April 7, a change that many parents and students are evidently unhappy with. While the frustrations of parents are valid, leading a boycott is not a solution. In Calangute, only eight students attended classes in one school, while the other…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The Mapusa Police on arrested a 39-year-old Kenyan national for residing in Goa without valid immigration documents, in violation of Indian visa and passport regulations. The accused, identified as Teresia Wairimu Muturi, was apprehended at Bhatiwado, Parra in Bardez, North Goa. According to police, Muturi was found to be living in India without a valid visa or any authorization from Indian immigration authorities. She was charged under Section 14 of the Foreigners Act, 1946, and Section 6(a) of the Passport (Entry into India) Rules, 1950. A case has been registered under Crime No. 64/2025 at the Mapusa…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: In a continued crackdown on illegal drug activity, Calangute Police arrested a Nepali national in the early hours of Thursday for possession of ganja valued at approximately ₹65,000. The accused, identified as Nanda Ram B.K. (30), hailing from Ward No. 2, Bhatte, Tulsipur in Nepal’s Dang district, was apprehended near Palmarinha Resort in Porbawaddo, Calangute, between 12:20 AM and 2:50 AM. He was found in possession of 0.650 kg of a greenish leafy substance suspected to be ganja. According to police sources, the accused was currently residing at Café Goa Shack in Calangute. The narcotic substance was…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Electricity Department of Goa, along with the Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA), has been promoting clean cooking through various schemes, including incentives for rooftop solar systems and subsidies for biogas plants. The State is also focusing on transitioning to electric cooking through initiatives like the Goem Vinamulya Vij Yevjan and the Electric Mobility Promotion Policy stated Minister for Power, Ramkrishna alias Sudin Dhavlikar while speaking at a function organized to distribute Induction cooktops to 650 Anganwadis from six Talukas in the State. The function was organized by the Department of Electricity in collaboration with the Bureau…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a recent meeting held between the Shack Owners Association and the Department of Tourism, stakeholders expressed appreciation for the openness and proactive approach demonstrated by the Minister for Tourism. The meeting served as a platform for shack operators to directly voice their concerns and challenges related to beach operations, coastal regulations, and infrastructure needs. This marked a significant shift in collaborative engagement, with the Minister giving full assurance of his commitment to resolving long-standing issues impacting Goa’s beach tourism sector. Stakeholders acknowledged the Minister’s willingness to address not only infrastructure concerns but also broader matters affecting…

Team Goemkarponn VALPOI: A 32-year-old man lost his life in a tragic hunting mishap in the forested area of Advoi Sattari. The deceased, Hemant Hirba Desai, a resident of Advoi, was fatally shot by his hunting companion, Abhijit Desai, during what police suspect to be an accidental discharge of an unlicensed firearm. According to Valpoi Police, the two men entered the cashew plantation at Fulasaryo around 6:30 PM to hunt wild animals. The fatal shooting occurred around 9:00 PM when Abhijit allegedly loaded and fired the weapon, striking Hemant. The victim succumbed to his injuries on the spot. Abhijit Desai,…

Team Goemkarponn BOGMALO: A labourer lost his life in a tragic accident after falling from a height at a construction site in Bogmalo. The deceased, identified as Sahajan C. K., a native of Kerala and residing in Bogmalo, reportedly fell from a height of about 12 feet while carrying out centring work at a construction site located at Ranghavi Estate. According to information received from the Casualty Department of Sub District Hospital (SDH) Chicalim, Sahajan was brought in by co-workers following the fall. The on-duty doctor, however, declared him brought dead. “Preliminary inquiry with fellow labourers revealed that the deceased…